The Easton Mako Ice Hockey Skates are a revolutionary new design aimed to provide the the most extensive range of motion and power an ice skate has ever seen. Easton acquired the MLX skate company that employed this strategy and this is the first product to be released utilizing this.

The Extendon tendon guard is one of the most noticeable features that stands out at first glance. This new tendon guard was one of the ideas taken from the MLX skate technology. This piece allows for the maximum range of motion at the peak of a player's stride when the leg is fully extended, called the toe snap. Once this happens, the tendon guard helps to speed up the recovery portion in the stride, boosting stride frequency.

The asymmetrical boot helps two different types of functions, the innermost portions of the boot are 5mm taller than the outermost portions to help to provide support when cornering and cutting while the shorter and outermost portions of the boot once again help a players maximum range of motion by allowing the ankle to lean further inside than a standard boot. The boot material itself is completely thermomoldable after 16 minutes to provide an excellent personalized fit.

The holder has been re-engineered as well with an increase in overall holder height so that a tighter turning radius can be accomplished. While millimeters sound like a negligible difference, the overall turning radius is greatly improved.

Model Number: A147156

Heritage: New

Level of Play Guideline: Elite

Fit Guidelines: General fit aspects of the Mako boot is low to medium volume with a very contouring fit; offering low-medium volume in the ankle area, heel pocket, across the top of the foot and the toe box

Inside edges of the quarter package are 5mm taller to provide extra support when cutting or cornering

Outside edges of the quarter packages are 5mm shorter to provide full extension during toe snap

Liner:

Hydrophobic grip-light liner

Heel Support:

Deep v-cut in front of the tendon guard

The Torx tendon tool is not supplied in the skate box.

Ankle Padding:

Soft foam ankle pads

Tongue Construction:

Black felt tongue with high-density foam for protection

Footbed:

Standard footbed

Outsole:

Carbon Composite

Stiff flat platform maximizing energy transfer

Blade Holder and Runner:

CXN Holder

Taller to increase turning radius

Weight of a Size 9D Skate: 800 grams

Comments: got these in may and all that you read about is true. These are phenomenal! Took about two months of playing to get completely used too but necessary. The boots comfort is perfect, you may need to heat gun some spots, but no big deal. The cornering and transitions in these are intense. The forward pitch is great too. The product delivers comfort, execution of natural movement, and quality(4months in and no wear).From: Alan, Federal Way, WA

Comments: I've had these skates for about 4 months and they are like no other skate I've used. These skates MUST be baked. Once they are, they mold to your feet as if they were custom made. The aggressive boat allows for a better stride, at least it has for me, and better turning. The only drawback is the color scheme. Easton should really consider making a 'blacked-out' boot. Otherwise, I really like the Makos.From: Seeks, Philadelphia, PA

Comments: Very good skate I just got them 2 weeks ago and I am already impressed with the comfort. Baking it for 16 mins really make them feel like socks. Takes a while to get used to them because they are pitched forward. Once you get used to them they offer great comfort, put you on your toes, full stride, and excellent mobility. A must buy for elite hockey players in my opinion.From: Ali

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